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These are a synopsis of restaurant inspections conducted by the Marion County Health Department. To read the full inspection report with corrective measures, go to http://apps.co.marion.or.us/RIS.

Marion County has more than 700 licensed restaurants. Restaurants receive two unannounced routine inspections a year to determine compliance with the Food Sanitation Rules. Inspections focus on food temperatures, food preparation practices, worker hygiene, dish washing and sanitizing, equipment and facility cleanliness.

What the scores mean: A restaurant that receives a score of 70 or higher is considered to be in compliance. Any cited “critical violations” are corrected immediately or an approved alternative procedure implemented. A restaurant that receives a score below 70 fails to comply and must have a full re-inspection within 30 days or be subject to closure or further administrative action. Follow-up inspections are conducted on any facility where a public health risk is identified. A placard on the restaurant entrance indicates whether a facility passed the last routine health inspection.

About violations: The inspection score is based on 100 points. Critical violations, called priority violations and priority foundation violations, deduct 1 to 5 points. Core violations do not have point deductions, but must be corrected. If the same violation is cited on consecutive semi-annual inspections, the points deducted will double.

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BURGER BASKET

Details: 2455 Mission St. SE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 27; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 6, including:

Food is not stored to prevent contamination, specifically: Box of shortening stored on the ground in the kitchen. Box of tater tots stored on the ground in the walk-in freezer. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: Old onion pieces observed under the blade of the onion slicer. Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned at an adequate frequency, specifically: Blue fan guard and racks inside the walk-in refrigerator have buildup.

AIBERTO'S MEXICAN FOOD

Details: 3855 Market St. NE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 91

Priority violations

Food-contact surfaces are not clean, specifically: Tomato slicer stored with the clean utensils is filthy. Old tomato pieces (some with white mold growth) observed under the blade and within the grooves of the "smashing" part of the slicer. Drippy grease buildup observed above the grill on the fume hood. Point deduction: 6.

A pest management plan has not been developed or approved for unprotected outer openings, specifically: Several flies observed flying around in the dining area; no pest control methods currently being implemented. Point deduction: 3.

Core violations, 9, including:

Working containers of food removed from their original packages are not identified, specifically: Bulk containers of salt and flour in the dry storage area not labeled. Bulk container of sugar under the horchata machine not labeled. In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Styrofoam cups used as scoops inside containers of flour and lengua. Tongs almost completely submerged in container of spicy pickled carrots. Equipment and utensils are not durable, specifically: Outside of several plastic containers in the dry storage area and used to store beans and meats are heat damaged.

BASKIN-ROBBINS #4921

Details: 831 Lancaster Drive NE #26, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 22; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 4, including:

Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Heavy ice buildup on condenser at the reach-in refrigerator. Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned at an adequate frequency, specifically: Inner walls of the reach-in freezers have buildup. Outer lining of the dipper wells have buildup. The plumbing system is not maintained in good repair, specifically: Slow leak on dipper well pipe at the third display chest freezer; water dripping into a bucket.

BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR

Details: 1288 Lancaster Drive NE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 25; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 4, including:

In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Paper cup used as a scoop inside the chocolate chip container. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: Tube-like object inside the ice machines has food buildup. Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned at an adequate frequency, specifically: Dust buildup on the walk-in refrigerator's condenser.

BURGER KING #16581

Details: 2655 Jorie Lane NE, Keizer

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 22; Semi-Annual

Score: 95

Priority violations

Food employees do not use the proper cleaning procedure for washing their hands, specifically: Observed employee wash hand for a total of six seconds. Point deduction: 5.

Core violations, 3, including:

Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: Pieces of cardboard used to stop hot holding trays from falling out (new plastic guard is on order). Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans are not kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil, or nonfood-contact surfaces are not kept clean, specifically: Smoothie/slushie machine stand soiled, top of victory freezer soiled. Physical facilities are not maintained in good repair, specifically: Broken and missing floor tiles in mop sink area.

CAPITAL TAPROOM

Details: 150 High St. SE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 26; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 3, including:

Lights are not properly shielded, specifically: Lights in back kitchen missing shield. The establishment is not free of unnecessary items or litter, specifically: Back kitchen area has clutter. The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed, specifically: Floor in back kitchen around equipment has buildup.

In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Scoop without handle stored in container of soaking rice and trays of tortillas. Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: No chlorine residual measured at the cookline's wiping cloth bucket. Temperature measuring devices are not provided, or are not easily readable, properly located, or accurately scaled in hot or cold food storage units, specifically: Unable to locate air thermometer inside the front Coca-Cola display refrigerator.

DUTCH BROS. COFFEE

Details: 1775 Mt. Hood Ave., Woodburn

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 27; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 3, including:

Receptacles for refuse, recyclables and returnables are not kept covered when required, specifically: Dumpster lid is open. Lighting is not adequate, specifically: No light bulb in the walk-in refrigerator. Handwashing sinks are not kept clean, or are not properly maintained or used, specifically: Employee rinsing blender in the hand wash sink.

ENCHANTED FOREST - GRETELS GRILL

Details: 8462 Enchanted Way SE, Turner

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

No core violations

ENCHANTED FOREST - JOLLY ROGERS THEATER

Details: 8462 Enchanted Way SE, Turner

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

No core violations

ENCHANTED FOREST - MARY'S COFFEE COTTAGE

Details: 8462 Enchanted Way SE, Turner

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

No core violations

ESPRESSO ROAD

Details: 3912 Commercial St. SE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 97

Priority violations

A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically: Pitcher stored in hand sink. Point deduction: 3.

Core violations, 5, including:

Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: Counter around three-compartment sink is buckled and not smooth and cleanable. Shelf above three-compartment sink is peeling paint. Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Gasket coming off door on silver refrigerator. Shelving rusting in this refrigerator. Utensils are not maintained in good repair or condition, air or water temperature measuring devices or water pressure measuring devices are not maintained in good repair or accurate, specifically: Thermometer in middle refrigerator broken.

GARLIC JIM'S PIZZA

Details: 4555 Liberty Road S #200, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 2, including:

Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: Stored can opener still had red residue on blade. Damaged, spoiled or recalled products held for credit, redemption or return are not segregated or held in a designated area, specifically: Two badly dented cans stored in with in-use cans.

THE HUMAN BEAN

Details: 4651 Commercial St. SE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 97

Priority violations

Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically: Employee drink in open cup. Point deduction: 3.

Core violations, 4, including:

In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Ice scoop laying so handle touches ice. Single use cup used to scoop chocolate powders. Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: Wire drying shelf is chipping, beginning to rust. Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Screens on filter of ice machine dusty.

JAMBA JUICE

Details: 2910 Commercial St. SE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 5, including:

Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: Washed utensils drying on cloth towels. Cutting surfaces no longer can be effectively cleaned or sanitized, specifically: Small cutting board has too deep of grooves cut in to clean. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: Shield inside ice machine has buildup in corners.

JOE MOCHA BISTRO

Details: 1411 State St., Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 21; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 3, including:

In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Utensils stored in standing water at 68F. Equipment is not maintained in good repair or according to manufacturer's recommendations or cutting parts of can openers are not kept sharp, specifically: Mechanical paper towel dispenser in the restroom is inoperable; batteries are dead. The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed, specifically: Coffee grain buildup under the espresso machine.

JOHNNY'S BAR AND GRILL

Details: 1729 Center St. NE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 22; Semi-Annual

Score: 95

Priority violations

Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Cottage cheese 45F, sour cream 44-45F and shrimp 44-45F on the bottom shelf of the sandwich prep-refrigerator. Freshly made soup placed on the hot holding unit less than an hour measured 99-130F. Point deduction: 5.

Core violations, 5, including:

In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Scoop without handle stored in container of salsa and flour. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically: Buildup inside the ice machine. Smashing piece of the potato slicer has slight buildup between the grooves. Cooking and baking equipment or the interior of microwaves are not cleaned at least once every 24 hours, specifically: Inside top of the microwaves have buildup.

A handwashing sink is not accessible for employee use at all times, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically: Shrimp thawing out in container at the hand washing sink. Point deduction: 3.

Core violations, 4, including:

Temperature measuring devices are not provided, or are not easily readable, properly located, or accurately scaled in hot or cold food storage units, specifically: Air thermometer missing in the Rockstar reach-in with whipped cream. A covered receptacle is not provided in a restroom used by females, specifically: Covered trash bin not provided inside the women's restroom. Lights are not properly shielded, specifically: Light in the glass storage room is unshielded.

NOBLE'S TAVERN

Details: 1747 Center St. NE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 27; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 6, including:

In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically: Scoop with handle stored in the container of popcorn kettles. Wiping cloths are not properly used or stored, specifically: No chlorine residual measured at the wiping cloth bucket. Nonfood-contact surfaces subject to splash or spillage are not properly constructed, specifically: Unfinished wooden table used to store kegs in the walk-in refrigerator. Linen cloth used to line base of the reach-in refrigerator.

PEPPERS DELI

Details: 323 E Westfield, Silverton

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 26; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 1, including:

Cooking and baking equipment or the interior of microwaves are not cleaned at least once every 24 hours, specifically: Interior of the microwave has some splatter.

STARBUCKS #22430

Details: 1560 N Pacific Hwy., Woodburn

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 22; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 1, including:

The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed, specifically: Floor has some crumbs.

SUBWAY #12705

Details: 1122 Lancaster Drive SE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 26; Semi-Annual

Score: 100

No priority violations

Core violations, 3, including:

Equipment and utensils are not durable, specifically: Plastic lid in the utensil storage area and on cucumber container is cracked. Clean equipment, utensils, linens and single-service items are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination or to facilitate air drying, specifically: Chopped salad bowls stored under the paper towel dispenser. Mops are not properly positioned for air-drying, specifically: Mop stored in the mop sink.

SUBWAY #44504

Details: 4555 Liberty Road S, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 15; Semi-Annual

Score: 90

Priority violations

Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Ham and turkey 47F in top of prep cooler (all other foods 41F or lower). Salami, cheeses 43F-44F in back-up cooler. Point deduction: 10.

Core violations, 3, including:

Temperature measuring devices are not provided, or are not easily readable, properly located, or accurately scaled in hot or cold food storage units, specifically: Unable to find in cooler by drive through window. Nonfood-contact surfaces are not cleaned at an adequate frequency, specifically: Old labels still stuck on the outside of cleaned, stored pans. Drain tube on coke machine by drive through soiled. The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed, specifically: Floor soiled in corners of walk-in cooler.

VALLEY BISTRO

Details: 255 Capitol St. SE, Salem

Date/type of inspection: Jan. 25; Semi-Annual

Score: 95

Priority violations

Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Half and half 46F and cut tomatoes 46F on the bottom shelf at the reach-in refrigerator near the mop sink. (Cold holding 41F at the top shelves). Point deduction: 5.

Core violations, 2, including:

The establishment is not cleaned as often as necessary or at a time when the least amount of food is exposed, specifically: Debris and old droppings observed on the floor in the freezer storage area. Buildup observed in the mop sink. Mops are not properly positioned for air-drying, specifically: Mop stored on the floor.

Restaurant inspections are compiled from the Marion County Health Department database by the Statesman Journal.